MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,474 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
battery warning light illuminated
exhaust centre section slightly deteriorated
nearside front brake disc corroded and lipped
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
no spare wheel fitted at time of test
offside front brake disc corroded and lipped
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
offside side marker lamp damaged
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
battery warning light illuminated
exhaust centre section slightly deteriorated
nearside front brake disc corroded and lipped
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
no spare wheel fitted at time of test
offside front brake disc corroded and lipped
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
offside side marker lamp damaged
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Transit?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BD53 UTG is a 2003 Ford Transit in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 2003 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 108,242 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD53 UTG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BD53 UTG registered?
BD53 UTG is a 2003 Ford Transit, first registered on 20 November 2003.
Is BD53 UTG safe to buy?
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